EthoStream Acquires HSIA Operations from Powerlinx Inc

EthoStream Completes Acqusition

(PRWEB) June 11, 2005 -- EthoStream, LLC, a Milwaukee-based high-speed
Internet solution provider, announced today its acquisition of HSIA operations
from St. Petersburg, FL-based Powerlinx, Inc. The acquisition will transfer all
existing customers and new sales to EthoStream for both installation and ongoing
support. In addition, each property will become a member of the EthoStream
Hospitality Network, with access to all of its benefits including the RMC,
support statistics, and monthly updates.

"With the hospitality industry’s
rapid addition of HSIA as a guest amenity, EthoStream has created a
comprehensive solution for property owners. We are happy to extend our
EthoStream Hospitality Network to Powerlinx properties and look forward to
providing them with our exceptional service and support." said Jason Tienor,
President & CEO of EthoStream. "With this new addition, we continue to
strengthen our position as a leading HSIA vendor in the hospitality
industry."

Powerlinx Inc., a power line technology company, has delivered
high-speed Internet services to hotels since 2004. "EthoStream has a proven
track record for excellent service and support. At the end of the day, it’s all
about service,” said Powerlinx CFO Douglas Bauer. “EthoStream was head and
shoulders above the other providers we evaluated.”

As guests demand
quality Internet access, EthoStream continues to be the vendor of choice as its
EthoStream Hospitality Network has mushroomed to greater than 275 properties in
early 2005. With its comprehensive offering including centralized printing,
integrated reporting, centralized web-based management over all properties and
industry-leading support, EthoStream is able to provide property owners with
complete project ownership from initial site survey through 24/7 support. The
EthoStream Remote Management Console (RMC), which can be seen at http://www.ethostream.com/demo_console.php, provided owners
with true value in its centralized reporting and property management. This
web-based console also integrates well with EthoStream hospitality products
including online video surveillance and VOIP for hospitality.

About
EthoStream, LLCEthoStream has emerged as one of the leading providers of
HSIA within the hospitality industry. Providing unparalleled support based in
the US and solutions such as the Remote Management Console (RMC) v2.0 and
EthoStream Gateway Server (EGS) 3.0, EthoStream has given its customers more
value for their HSIA investment. In addition to being named a preferred vendor
for brands such as Choice Hotels International, Baymont Hotels and Grandstay
Suites, EthoStream partners closely with each customer to ensure the absolute
best level of service possible. EthoStream specializes in integrated solutions
allowing remote management and support for its customers. Providing web-based
tools and reporting for users to track its effectiveness, EthoStream has
developed the complete solution. More information regarding EthoStream's
products and services may be found at http://www.ethostream.com or by calling
414-223-0473.

About PowerLinx, Inc.:PowerLinx, Inc., www.power-linx.com (OTC:
PWLX), develops, manufactures, and markets products and applications that
transmit voice, video, audio and data either individually or in any and all
combinations over power lines, twisted-pair wires and coax in AC and DC power
environments, on any and all power grids. The Company has also developed,
manufactured, and marketed different kinds of underwater video cameras, lights
and accessories for the marine, commercial and consumer retail
markets.

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